PRODUCT: “Instant” Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake

Exquisite warm chocolate “pudding,” or steamed cake. Photo by Jody Horton | Sticky Toffee Pudding Co. Garnishes not included. The New Year’s diet starts tomorrow, but today we’re celebrating with the new Warm Chocolate And Almond Pudding from the Sticky Toffee Pudding Company, a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week. These English “puddings” are steamed…
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Sifted Flour Tip For World Flour Day

Baking up a storm? Pay close attention to the flour specifications. Here’s a sifted flour tip: It’s important to note that in a recipe, “sifted flour” is not the same as “flour, sifted.” In the first instance, you sift the flour, then measure out what you need. In the second, you measure out what you…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Christmas Tea (Or Wine) Break With Christmas Bread

Gingerbread may be the best known Christmas “bread” in the U.S. Hopefully you’ll enjoy a few bites before the season ends (and send someone an adorable Gingerista gingerbread family that mirrors his or her household). But don’t let the holidays pass you by without trying pandoro, panettone, panforte and/or stollen. All are delicious with spiced…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: Baseball Shortbread Cookies

Your favorite slugger will be delighted to receive a box of baseball-shaped shortbread cookies from Cooperstown, New York—home of the National Baseball Hall Of Fame. Delicious, buttery shortbread is packaged into a tin representing the recipient’s favorite team, or in this National Baseball Hall Of Fame commemorative baseball tin, for as little as $14.95. Many…
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Cooking Video: How to Make Chocolate Pecan Pie

  Need a party gift or a simple-yet-fancy holiday dessert? This easy-to-make chocolate pecan pie fits the bill. Using only a few simple ingredients and a pre-made crust, the prep time is only ten minutes. (You can substitute your favorite crust recipe if you prefer to make the crust from scratch.) The recipe suggests serving…
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